Cuba Journal 
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s history-making visit, the US has taken yet another step toward normalizing relations with Cuba by removing Conditions of Entry on vessels arriving to the US that had visited Cuba in their last five port calls. Conditions of Entry related to Cuban ports were originally imposed in 2008, under … Read more
Summary: José Abreu, first baseman for the Chicago White Sox, writes about the hardest decision he’s ever had to make. I remember my dream of becoming a professional MLB player, to represent my people and to help those I love through this game. Being born in a country where baseball is the national pastime gave … Read more
In Cuba, change is underway in ways that could not have been imaged just last year. The embargo still restricts commercial activity in Cuba by US firms and individuals, but doing business in Cuba has gotten a lot easier. Despite existing restrictions, planning is now a critical aspect for any business that may one day … Read more
The American business community is now permitted in certain areas to work directly with the Cuban private sector, empowering Cuban entrepreneurs on the island. Here is a list of the major US companies presently permitted to do business in Cuba: Airline expansion: The United States and Cuba in December 2015 reached an arrangement to re-establish regular, … Read more
Renewed relations with Cuba means more Americans are interested in exploring Cuba, and booking a tour to Cuba is the best way to ensure a great experience on the island nation. Due to US travel restrictions, most Americans book tours to Cuba because the tour operator takes care of air travel, accommodation and rules compliance. … Read more
The Rolling Stones have sent out a message to their Cuban fans, just days before their concert in Havana. “Thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful country,” the band wrote over social media. “We are very happy to play for you; We have played many amazing places in the world, but this concert in … Read more
By the Cuba Journal Staff Varadero: it’s a name that conjures up images of white-sand beaches, swaying palms and mojitos. And Cuba’s all-inclusive hub is now easier to reach, following the latest easing of restrictions for Americans who want to travel to the island. Now, US travelers can take individual “educational” tours without the need … Read more
United States President Barack Obama’s speech to the Cuban people unsurprisingly found supporters and critics. But one US Senator saw something else: a watershed moment. US Senator Patrick Leahy, who was part of the American delegation on the trip, was in the Gran Teatro in Havana to hear Obama’s speech. “It was a powerful speech, … Read more
Across the street from the Havana’s Capital building and next to La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), the Hotel Saratoga offers ideal access to the best parts of Havana, day or night. Our experience at Hotel Saratoga convinced us of this hotel’s superiority based on the things that luxury travelers value most in Havana: a good … Read more
In a historic speech, President Barack Obama addressed the Cuban people — and the world — from Havana, promising a new future for US-Cuba relations. “I am here to extend a hand of friendship to the Cuban people,” said the President, and “…to bury the last remnants of the Cold War in the Americas.” “Friends, … Read more
